Robotics Engineer (ROS2)

TL;DR

Robotics Engineer (ROS2): Develop ROS2 nodes, integrate physical robotic systems like arms and AMRs, and build simulation environments in Isaac Sim or Gazebo for inter- and intra-cell transport in an AI-driven scientific facility with an accent on motion planning, navigation, and hardware-software integration. Focus on debugging kinematics, calibration, timing, and sensor issues to ensure reliable production deployments.

Location: Cambridge, MA USA, based at Alewife (onsite)

Company

hirify.global builds Scientific Superintelligence combining advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory instruments to autonomously execute the scientific method across medicine, materials, and energy.

What you will do

• Develop ROS2 nodes, launch files, and message/service/action interfaces for inter- and intra-cell transport workflows
• Integrate physical robotic systems including arms, AMRs, or mobile manipulators into the AISF environment
• Build and maintain simulation environments in Isaac Sim and/or Gazebo to de-risk hardware deployments
• Debug hardware and software integration failures end-to-end: kinematics, calibration, timing, and sensors
• Contribute expertise in motion planning, navigation, localization, perception, or sensor fusion
• Document configurations, failure modes, and operating procedures for team scalability

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on industry experience
• Strong experience with ROS2: node development, launch files, message/service/action interfaces
• Solid understanding of robot kinematics — forward/inverse kinematics, Jacobians, transforms
• Proficiency in at least one robotic simulation platform: NVIDIA Isaac Sim and/or Gazebo
• Demonstrated experience working with physical robots — robotic arms, AMRs, and/or mobile manipulators
• Depth in at least one of: motion planning (MoveIt2, trajectory generation), autonomous navigation (Nav2), localization (SLAM, AMCL), perception (object detection, depth sensing), or sensor fusion (IMU, LiDAR, camera integration)

Nice to have

• Experience deploying robotic systems to production or field environments
• Strong Python and/or C++ in a ROS2 context
• Ability to debug hardware/software integration issues independently
• Experience in lab automation or scientific environments

Culture & Benefits

• Guided by core values of truth, trust, curiosity, grit, and velocity
• Move with startup speed while tackling problems of historic importance
• 3-month contract with potential to extend and convert to full-time based on performance and need
• Committed to equal employment opportunity